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Google Gemini’s Astra (screen sharing) rolls out on Android for some users
At MWC 2025, Google confirmed it was working on screen and video share capabilities for Gemini Live, codenamed “Project Astra”. At that time, Google promised that the feature would begin rolling out soon, and now some users have spotted it in the wild. According to a video shared by a Reddit user who owns a Xiaomi phone with a Gemini…
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Huawei’s Pura X Ditches Android for HarmonyOS, Debuts AI Assistant With DeepSeek
Image: Huawei Huawei just flipped the script on foldable phones — literally. The Chinese tech giant has launched the Pura X, a sleek, square-shaped foldable smartphone with a wider screen, a powerful AI assistant, and no trace of Google’s Android in sight. Unveiled on March 20 in Shenzhen, the Huawei Pura X starts at 7,499 yuan (about $1,037) and marks…
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The Latest Android Mini Figure Wood Be Nice to Have
Every so often, the folks at Dead Zebra release a brand new Android mini figurine. The latest adorable collectible features the iconic Android bugdroid mascot in classy wood grain. These little guys, designed by Andrew Bell, are essentially Funko Pop figurines for Android fans. They’re a fun little nod to the operating system’s playful spirit. This most recent Android figure,…
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Malicious Android ‘Vapor’ apps on Google Play installed 60 million times
Over 300 malicious Android applications downloaded 60 million items from Google Play acted as adware or attempted to steal credentials and credit card information. The operation was first uncovered by IAS Threat Lab, who categorized the malicious activity under the name “Vapor” and said it has been ongoing since early 2024. IAS identified 180 apps as part of the Vapor campaign,…
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Google to replace its assistant with Gemini in Android – Computerworld
It is now clear that Google Assistant will be replaced by generative AI (genAI) tool Gemini in most Android-based phones. The process is expected to begin shortly and be completed before the end of the year, according to the official Google blog The Keyword. Mobile phones running Android 9 or earlier will not be affected by the decision, as they…
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5 Gmail Features on Android That Will Help You Stay Organized and Save Time
If you use Gmail on your Android device, you’re probably familiar with the basics—sending emails, archiving, and searching your inbox. However, the Android app offers several powerful features that can save you time, keep your inbox organized, and help you manage emails more efficiently. Swipe Actions for Quick Email Management Instead of manually sorting emails, Swipe Actions let you perform…
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Android 16 Beta 3 Is Here with Battery Health, Outline Text, and a New Easter Egg
After two Developer Previews and Beta updates, Android 16 Beta 3 is finally rolling out. The update means Android 16 has now reached Platform Stability. This means, most of the features have been finalized and will be part of the stable release. While Beta 3 doesn’t bring a significant change that most users expected, it does squash a few bugs…
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encrypted messaging between Android and iOS devices coming, says GSMA – Computerworld
The result is that if you want to send a secure RCS message between Android devices, you need to use Google’s own Messages app at both ends; it implements E2EE using the well-worn Signal protocol. Similarly, Apple adopted RCS in iMessage last year, but with a proprietary implementation of E2EE. In short, it’s a confusing jumble. This is one reason…
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Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users
iPhone and Android users will be able to exchange end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) RCS messages in the near future thanks to newly updated RCS specifications. The GSM Association announced that the latest RCS standard includes E2EE based on the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol, enabling interoperable encryption between different platform providers for the first time. The GSM Association said it had…
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New North Korean Android spyware slips onto Google Play
A new Android spyware named ‘KoSpy’ is linked to North Korean threat actors who have infiltrated Google Play and third-party app store APKPure through at least five malicious apps. According to Lookout researchers, the spyware is attributed to the North Korean threat group APT37 (aka ‘ScarCruft’). The campaign has been active since March 2022, with the threat actors actively developing the…
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